AAPG Webinar – The State of Exploration: A Mid-Year Review of Trends and Future Forecasts

July 16, 2026 - July 16, 2026

Where does global exploration stand at the halfway point of 2026?

As the industry navigates shifting investment priorities, evolving technologies and changing access to new acreage, what do the latest exploration trends tell us about the months ahead?

Hosted by AAPG, this upcoming webinar will feature Westwood and Talos Energy for a discussion on the current state of global exploration.

The session will include:

• A data-driven review of exploration performance and key trends from Jamie Collard

• A panel discussion featuring Graeme Bagley and Bill Langin, moderated by Shangyou Nie

• Expert insights into drilling activity, seismic trends, future exploration hotspots and the outlook for the remainder of 2026

If you’re involved in exploration, this is an opportunity to hear directly from industry experts on the trends shaping the sector.



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